Being a mother is one of the hardest jobs anyone can do. For every woman, having a baby is a challenging time, both physically and emotionally. It is natural for many new mothers to have mood swings after delivery, feeling joyful one minute and depressed the next. These feelings are sometimes known as the "baby blues", and often go away within 10 days of delivery. However, up to 20% of new moms experience a deep and ongoing depression which lasts much longer and can interfere with daily life. This is called postpartum depression (PPD).

PPD is often characterized by despondency, emotional instability, anger, guilt, tearfulness, worrying, anxious thoughts or images, feelings of inadequacy and the inability to cope. It may occur shortly after the arrival of a new baby or many months later. For some women, symptoms may begin in pregnancy.

If this sounds familiar contact the Muskoka Postpartum Peer Support Group for confidential support from women who have been there.muskokapostpartum@gmail.com(705) 644-4146

Does this sound like you?“I am so irritable”, “I cry all the time”"I feel overwhelmed and can’t cope”"I can't do this"“I can’t get going” or “I can’t slowdown”“I feel so worried all the time”“I am scared, I am having panic attacks”“I can’t feel anything”“I feel so alone”, “I feel so guilty”“I feel like a bad mother”“I wish I never had this baby”“I’m so angry”, “I feel so ashamed”“I don’t know who I am anymore”“I feel like I am going crazy”“I can’t sleep or I want to sleep all the time”“I can’t stop eating or I don’t want to eat”"Why do I feel this way?""It isn't supposed to be this way""I am having very scary thoughts"

DISCLAIMERThe content of the Muskoka Postpartum Peer Support website is for information only. The Muskoka Postpartum Peer Support Group does not give medical advice. In matters of medical treatment or therapy, patients should consult their midwife, physician or a mental health professional.

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